Blockheads Shavery Co. (West LA, Los Angeles, CA)

Taiwanese shaved ice is one of those desserts that I constantly crave during the summer, and Blockheads Shavery is one of those places that brings me back to the motherland. For some, the mouthfeel of this kind of shaved ice is strange, but I think it's the best! The ice is more like snow than shaved pieces of ice, and many places, including this one, features flavored shaved ice. Green tea and mango are just some of the more popular flavors.

First, you choose the flavor of your shaved ice, then choose your toppings! It's like the more familiar Yogurtland, but with many more Asian toppings such as red bean and boba (but of course, they still have the mangoes and strawberries). Though Blockheads wouldn't be the best shaved ice station I've been to, it's definitely one of those places I'd go to satisfy my shaved ice cravings!

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